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How does Icelandic current climate affect people ( 4 )

1/ Transport2/ Farming3/ Tourism4/ Energy

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Explain transport ( 3 )

1/ Ice and snow melt from mountain roads impossible in winter2/ Mountain roads dangerous in winter as vehicles have to cross rivers filled with melt water from glaciers3/ Internal flights easier than driving in winter

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Explain energy ( 2 )

1/ rainfall and snow melt add water to Icelandic large rivers used for HEP2/ Cheap energy attracts refinery companies

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Explain tourism ( 2 )

1/ income form tourism seasonal as most tourists visit in short summer2/ Growth industry and very important

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Explain farming ( 4 )

1/ Only 1% of Iceland can be used for farming2/ Too cold for wheat to grow3/ Urbanisation4/ Farmers overcome climate by using greenhouses heated by geothermal power

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How does climate change affect Icelandic government ( 3 )

1/ More melt-water so more HELP, cheaper energy;2/ could be less money from rising sea levels; 3/ Concerned for flooding